N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui (L) waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Eric Hinske ride on a float during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui (L) waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

H. Matsui makes costly error in Yankees loss

H. Matsui makes costly error in Yankees loss

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui makes a costly error at left field as the New York Yankees lost 7-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankees Stadium on Sept. 24, snapping their five-game winning streak. Matsui dropped a fly ball hit by Eric Hinske with none out and the bases loaded in the top of the first inning.

H. Matsui makes costly error in Yankees loss

H. Matsui makes costly error in Yankees loss

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui makes a costly error at left field as the New York Yankees lost 7-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankees Stadium on Sept. 24, snapping their five-game winning streak. Matsui dropped a fly ball hit by Eric Hinske with none out and the bases loaded in the top of the first inning. (Kyodo)

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui (L) waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float. (Kyodo)

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui (L) waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float. (Kyodo)

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Eric Hinske ride on a float during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. (Kyodo)

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float. (Kyodo)

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float. (Kyodo)